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Upcoming events
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Featured International Meetup Trips for 2026 & 2027
·OnlineOnlineThis Zoom Overseas Q & A is a monthly event.
Video Link: https://meet.google.com/irp-rnyi-fgb No software or download needed. Just open in a browser.
The date gets moved right before the event occurs. This way all the links posted to events keep working.
We have some truly EPIC Overseas events ahead. And Epic Adventure leads to Copious Questions.
To solve that . . . Let's Talk! Join us for a Q & A Zoom where you can ask all your Q's and get all your A's.
SCHEDULE
6:00 to 7:30pm PST is Q & A about our Overseas Events.
Such as Costa Rica, Japan Fall Colors, Angkor Wat, Everest Base Camp, Meetup On The Orient Express, Machu Picchu, Spain and Portugal...7:30 to 9pm PST Is about camping stuff. Newbie Q's. Gear. Food. Camping Tips.
Including Q & A and about specific local trips/events.Click Here for the The Local Events and Beginner Camping ZOOM event
To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM and/or RSVP to this event. We will email direct on the day of, to remind you.
What to talk about? Most of the convo will be on the following:
Jun 5, 2026 Costa Rica Eco Adventure
Jun 18, 2026 Mt Kilimanjaro Trek! One of the 7 Summits
Jun 27, 2026 Serengeti Photo Safari! Africa’s Best Wildlife Show
Jul 05, 2026 Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
Aug 03, 2026 Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise from San Francisco
Sep 09, 2026 France Culinary Explorer! Food
Sep 20, 2026 Meetup on the Orient Express
Dec 04, 2026 Vietnam & Cambodia (with Angkor Wat)
Feb 10, 2027 Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket and Krabi Island
Mar 16, 2027 Galapagos Islands Expedition
Apr 25, 2027 Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Apr 28, 2027 Best of Portugal with Camino de Santiago
May 13, 2027 Unforgettable Croatia! The Pearls of the Dalmatian Coast
Nov 26, 2027 Ensenada Thanksgiving Weekend CruiseWe are currently working on Italy, China, Patagonia, and Antarctica. Keep an eye on our calendar.
If you are interested in more information for any of these trips, please reply to this email or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8
I will send you a detailed day-by-day itinerary for those events.Our events are all very safe, fun, curated, and organized.
Questions about Hotels, Flights, Meals, Museums, Power Plugs, Converters, Money Conversion or whatever!!
All the folks currently signed on to our events are invited to come and ask all the Q's and get all the deets they want to. They will also get them in writing too, but we know a lot of folks rather a face and voice compared to an email. It's that whole human interaction thing!
**To join the zoom FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM **We will email direct on the day of to remind you.
5 attendees
Alaska Glacier Cruise from San Francisco (10-Night) via The Inside Passage
Los Angeles International Airport, 1 World Wy, Los Angeles, CA, USHere is a true Meetup to fill your summer with joy, adventure and new friends!
Join us for a 10-night Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier Cruise that’s packed with impact, not just time at sea. Let’s trade the summer heat in the city with glacier-draped landscapes, wildlife, and endless scenic seas and share it with like-minded people!Why This Meetup Trip Is Pure Magic?
- We sail round-trip from San Francisco, making travel easy for all Californians.
- Discover Alaska’s stunning fjords, glaciers, and coastal towns—epic scenery everywhere you look.
- It’s more than a standard cruise—this is Meetup community time at sea, with mixers, games, and social adventures included!
Our Route:
- Mon Aug 3 – Embark from San Francisco at 4:00 PM
- Tue–Wed Aug 4-5– Fun Days at Sea (relax, explore onboard!)
- Thu Aug 6 – Juneau, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Fri Aug 7 – Skagway, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Sat Aug 8 – Tracy Arm Fjord, glacier cruising!
- Sun Aug 9 – Ketchikan, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Mon Aug 10 – Prince Rupert, BC, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Tue–Wed Aug 11-12 – More at Sea — swim, spa, dance!
- Thu Aug 13 – Arrive San Francisco at 8:00 AM
Our Ship is Carnival Luminosa:
- Opened 2009, refurbished 2022—bright, welcoming, and full of light.
- Onboard features: Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, RedFrog Rum Bar, Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club, Cloud 9 Spa, and Serenity retreat.
- The ship keeps the fun going with bars, shows, a spa, and more!
Special Group Pricing:
As a Meetup group, we’ve locked in a special rate:- $1,244 per person for an interior cabin, double occupancy, all taxes & port fees included (limited availability)
- Upgrades available to ocean-view, balcony, or solo cabins. Click here for options and prices
Only RSVPs with deposit guarantee your cabin—space is limited!
Deposit: $450 per person, refundable (less PayPal fees) until April 25, 2026, when the final payment is due.We’re making this cruise a real Meetup experience:
- Reserved group dining so we can all eat together.
- Cocktail Mixer with Open Bar one evening—Cheers to that!
- Ice-breaker games, scavenger hunts, mixers & more.
- Built-in group of new friends—travel alone, with friends, or family!
Optional Shore Excursions:
Want to do more off the ship? We’ll organize optional group outings like:- Glacier & whale-watching tours
- Scenic rail rides in Skagway
- Walking tours or local eats in Juneau & Ketchikan
You choose your adventure—participate as much or as little as you like!
Who’s Invited?
Everyone! Singles, couples, families, solo travelers—all ages welcome. This is a trip about meeting awesome people and having fun, not relationship status.See and Feel the Vibe!
Peek at photos from past Meetup cruises to get the feel for our fun community:
👉 Trip Photo Gallery (Thanksgiving Cruise Memories)Ready to Sail?
- RSVP on Meetup to join the discussion and get updates.
- Submit your $450 deposit to hold your spot. Click Here
- Fill out the Attendee Info Form so we can match cabins and share details.
Questions? Message Ekaterina (Kate) directly.
We also do a monthly Q&A Zoom for all our international trips — come meet others attending and get your questions answered.
We do a monthly Q & A Zoom for all our international trips, including this one.
Click Here to RSVP to our Zoom
Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.We believe in good decent social. We have a set of sister group we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too.
Click Here to see or join our other eventsThis isn’t just a cruise—it’s a Meetup Alaska Adventure at Sea! Craggy fjords, wildlife, glaciers, and lifelong memories await. Ready to trade your backyard for glacial views?
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